Fayette County, Ohio
Fayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 28,951. Its county seat and largest city is Washington Court House. The county was named for the Marquis de Lafayette, a Frenchman who was an officer in the American Army in the Revolution, when established on March 1, 1810.
Fayette County | |
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Location within the U.S. state of Ohio | |
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| Coordinates: 39°34′N 83°27′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Founded | March 1, 1810 |
| Named for | Marquis de Lafayette |
| Seat | Washington Court House |
| Largest city | Washington Court House |
| Area | |
| • Total | 407 sq mi (1,050 km2) |
| • Land | 406 sq mi (1,050 km2) |
| • Water | 0.7 sq mi (2 km2) 0.2% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 28,951 |
| • Density | 71/sq mi (27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional districts | 2nd, 15th |
| Website | www |
Fayette County comprises the Washington Court House, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH Combined Statistical Area.
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